Getting Started with Solodoer

Welcome to Solodoer, the AI-powered platform designed specifically for solopreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get up and running quickly.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to:

• Understand key concepts (EliteAppMakers Account, Business Account Users, and Clients)
• Create your EliteAppMakers account and verify your email
• Set up your first business with all required details
• Navigate and understand the dashboard
• Explore and set up your business apps (Domain, Content Sections, Services, Website, and more)
• Manage users, billing, and business settings
• Access help and support resources when needed

Let's get started on your journey to building and managing your business more efficiently!

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Understanding Key Concepts

Before diving in, let's clarify three important concepts that you'll encounter while using Solodoer:

EliteAppMakers Account

Your EliteAppMakers Account is your master login credential for accessing Solodoer and other EliteAppMakers services. This account is tied to your email address and uses a secure OTP (One-Time Password) authentication system. You don't need to remember passwords - simply enter your email, and you'll receive a verification code each time you log in.

Business Account

A Business Account represents an individual business you create within Solodoer. Think of it as a separate workspace for each business venture you manage. Each business has its own:

• Website and domain
• Apps and services
• User management
• Billing and subscription
• Settings and configuration

You can manage multiple businesses (up to 5) from a single EliteAppMakers Account, making it easy to handle different businesses.

Business Account Users

Business Account Users are individuals who have been granted access to manage a specific business. When you create a business using your EliteAppMakers Account, you automatically become the Owner of that business.

As the owner, you can grant access to other people by adding their EliteAppMakers Accounts as users. This allows team members, partners, or collaborators to:

• Access the business dashboard
• Use and manage apps within that business
• Perform tasks based on their assigned permissions

Important: Each person must have their own EliteAppMakers Account created before they can be added as a Business Account User.

Client

A Client in Solodoer refers to customers or end-users who interact with your business through the services you provide. Clients are separate from your Business Account users and typically represent the people you serve through your website, apps, or services.

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Creating Your Account

Getting started with Solodoer is quick and simple. Follow these steps to create your EliteAppMakers Account:

Step 1: Visit Solodoer

Open your web browser and navigate to www.solodoer.com

You will be automatically redirected to the login page at accounts.eliteappmakers.in/auth/login

Step 2: Enter Your Email Address

On the login page, you'll see a simple form asking for your email address.

1. Enter your email address in the provided field
2. Click the Send OTP to email button

What happens next: If your email is not already registered, the system will automatically create a new EliteAppMakers Account for you. You don't need to fill out any registration forms or create a password.

Step 3: Verify Your Email with OTP

Check your email inbox for the OTP code, enter it on the login page, and click Verify OTP. If you don't receive the email, check your spam folder.

Step 4: Welcome to Solodoer Dashboard

Once your OTP is verified, you'll be automatically redirected to your Solodoer dashboard at www.solodoer.com/dashboard

Congratulations! Your EliteAppMakers Account is now created and you're ready to set up your first business.

Security Tip: You'll need to enter an OTP each time you log in. This passwordless authentication keeps your account secure without the hassle of remembering passwords.

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Creating Your First Business

After logging in, you'll land on your dashboard at www.solodoer.com/dashboard. Now it's time to create your first business!

Step 1: Click "Create New Business"

On the dashboard, locate and click the "Create New Business" button. You'll be redirected to www.solodoer.com/dashboard/create-business.

Step 2: Fill Out the Business Form

The business creation form is organized into four sections. Here's what you need to provide:

Section 1: Tell Us About Your Business

• Business Name (3-25 characters)
• Logo (PNG or JPEG, max 256x256 pixels)
• Business Description (3-250 characters)
• Business Slogan (3-100 characters)
• Theme (Select a theme color for your website)
• Category (Select your business category)

Section 2: How to Reach You

• Primary Email (Required)
• Primary Phone Number (Required)
• WhatsApp Phone Number (Required)
• Secondary Email (Optional)
• Secondary Phone Number (Optional)
• Primary Address (3-250 characters)
• Primary Address Map Location (Google Maps link)

Section 3: Your Social Media Presence

• Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, GitHub (Optional, but at least one is required)

Step 3: Save & Create Business

Once you've filled out all the required fields, click the "Save & Create Business" button at the top of the page.

Step 4: View Your Business on the Dashboard

After successful creation, you'll be redirected back to www.solodoer.com/dashboard where you'll see your new business card displayed.

Important Notes:

• You can create up to 5 businesses per EliteAppMakers Account
• Each business comes with a 7-day free trial
• As the creator, you automatically become the Owner of the business

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Understanding the Dashboard

After creating your business, you'll see business cards displayed on your dashboard. Each business card shows your business information and provides quick access to key management features.

Business Card Overview

Each business card displays:

• Business logo and name
• Quick action buttons for management

Main Navigation Sections

Click the buttons on your business card to access these management areas:

Manage Apps

Access and configure all the applications available for your business.

Manage Users

Add, remove, or manage Business Account Users who have access to your business. As the Owner, you can invite team members by adding their EliteAppMakers Account emails and assign appropriate permissions.

Manage Billing

View your subscription details, payment history, and manage your business billing settings. Remember, each business has a 7-day free trial period before billing begins.

Business Settings

Update your business information, including contact details, social media links, logo, description, and other business profile settings.

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Exploring Manage Apps

The Manage Apps section is where you'll spend most of your time setting up and managing your business features. Here's a detailed overview of all available apps and the recommended order to set them up.

Available Apps and Setup Guide

For the best experience, we recommend setting up your apps in the order below. Apps 1-4 are mandatory and required to use Solodoer effectively, while apps 5-11 are optional based on your specific business needs.

1. Domain (Required)

Configure and manage your domain and email settings to ensure website connectivity. Set up your custom domain name and professional email addresses. Start here as this is the foundation of your online presence.

View Domain Setup Tutorial

2. Content Sections (Required)

Easily manage website sections like Hero Section, Who We Are, Mission, Why Choose Us, How We Work. These sections form the core content of your business website and tell your story to visitors.

View Content Sections Setup Tutorial

3. Services (Required)

Showcase and manage all the services your business offers in your business website. Add detailed descriptions, pricing, and images for each service you provide.

View Services Setup Tutorial

4. Website (Required)

Oversee your complete website setup, design, and performance. This is the main app that brings everything together with a guided checklist that walks you through setting up your domain, content sections, and services in the correct order.

View Website Setup Tutorial

5. FAQ (Optional)

Create and manage frequently asked questions to support your business website visitors. Help customers find answers to common questions quickly and reduce support inquiries.

View FAQ Setup Tutorial

6. Clients (Optional)

Maintain a directory of your clients with relevant details and contact information from your business website contact us. Track and manage your customer relationships effectively.

View Clients Setup Tutorial

7. Projects (Optional)

Track and showcase present, ongoing or completed projects with descriptions and visuals for your business website. Display your portfolio and past work to build credibility.

View Projects Setup Tutorial

8. Testimonials (Optional)

Display customer testimonials to build trust and credibility on your business website. Positive reviews from satisfied clients help convince potential customers.

View Testimonials Setup Tutorial

9. Appointments (Optional)

Create and manage appointment card section on your business website. Allow customers to see your availability and schedule appointments directly through your site.

View Appointments Setup Tutorial

10. Client Appointments (Optional)

View, create or manage appointment details specifically related to individual clients. Keep track of all scheduled meetings and appointments in one place.

View Client Appointments Setup Tutorial

11. Asset Manager (Optional)

Organize and manage all your digital assets like images. This app helps you keep all your media files organized in one place for easy access when building your website.

View Asset Manager Setup Tutorial

Important Note: Apps 1-4 (Domain, Content Sections, Services, and Website) are mandatory and required to use Solodoer effectively. The Website app includes a comprehensive checklist that guides you through setting up your domain, content sections, and service apps in the correct order. Apps 5-11 are optional and can be set up based on your specific business needs.

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Exploring Manage Users

The Manage Users section allows you to add, edit, and manage team members who have access to your business. As the business Owner, you have full control over who can access your business and what permissions they have.

Adding a New Team Member

To invite someone to your business:

1. Click Manage Users from your business card on the dashboard
2. Click "Add Team Member" button
3. In the Add Team Member Dialog, enter the team member's email address
4. Important: The email must belong to an existing EliteAppMakers Account
5. Select the appropriate access roles and permissions (see Access Roles below)
6. Click "Submit" to send the invitation

The invited user will see the invitation on their dashboard and can choose to accept or reject it.

Access Roles and Permissions

When adding or editing a user, you can assign the following access roles:

• Admin - Admin has full access to business account like read/write all apps, read/write business info, manage billing and users, but can't delete the account only owner can
• Manage All Apps - Manage apps including read, create, update, and delete all app information
• Read All Apps - View access to all app information
• Manage Users - Read and write user permissions
• Read Users - View user list and info
• Manage Billing - View and manage billing, purchase plans
• Read Billing - View plans and billing history, but no purchase ability

Important Notes:

• Each role has exclusive permissions that cannot be combined with conflicting roles
• Admin role cannot be combined with any other roles
• Manage roles (read/write) cannot be combined with their Read-only counterparts
• If a user has Manage All Apps, Manage Users, and Manage Billing permissions, they automatically become an Admin

Accepting or Rejecting Invitations

When someone adds you to their business, you'll see an invitation on your dashboard:

To Accept an Invitation:

1. Go to your dashboard
2. Find the business card showing the invitation with "Accept Invite" and "Reject Invite" buttons
3. Click "Accept Invite" button
4. You'll now have access to that business based on the assigned permissions

To Reject an Invitation:

1. Go to your dashboard
2. Find the business card with the invitation buttons
3. Click "Reject Invite" button
4. The invitation will be declined and removed from your dashboard

Editing Team Member Permissions

To modify an existing team member's access:

1. Go to Manage Users
2. Find the team member you want to edit
3. Click the three-dot menu icon on their user card
4. Select "Edit Team Member" from the dropdown menu
5. In the Edit Team Member Dialog, you can:
   • Enable or Disable their access (temporarily revoke access without deleting)
   • Update their access roles and permissions
6. Click "Submit" to apply changes

Access Status Options:

• Enabled - User has active access to the business
• Disabled - User's access is temporarily revoked (they won't need to accept a new invitation if re-enabled later)

Removing Team Members

To permanently remove a team member from your business:

1. Go to Manage Users
2. Find the team member you want to remove
3. Click the three-dot menu icon on their user card
4. Select "Delete Team Member" from the dropdown menu
5. Confirm the deletion in the Delete Team Member Dialog
6. The team member will immediately lose access to the business

Leaving a Business

If you were added to someone else's business and want to leave:

1. Go to your dashboard
2. Find the business card you want to leave
3. Click "Leave Business" button
4. Confirm your decision
5. You'll no longer have access to that business

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Exploring Manage Billing

The Manage Billing section allows you to view your subscription details, extend your plan validity, manage billing contact information, and track payment history.

Plan Summary

The Plan Summary card displays your current subscription status:

• Business Name - The name of your business
• Status - Active or Expired based on your plan validity
• Valid Until - The date when your current plan expires
• Remaining Days - Number of days left in your current plan
• Last Plan Chosen - The most recent plan you purchased
• Last Plan Price - The amount you paid for the last plan (in ₹)
• Last Plan Days - Number of days added from the last plan
• Last Plan Bonus Days - Bonus days received with the last plan
• Last Payment Date - When you made your last successful payment

Extending Your Plan Validity

To extend your business plan and continue using Solodoer:

1. Click Manage Billing from your business card on the dashboard
2. Click the "Extend Validity" button (either at the top or on the Plan Summary card)
3. In the Extend Validity Dialog, you'll see three plan options:

Available Plans:

• 3 Months Plan - ₹3,000 (90 days, no bonus days)
• 6 Months Plan - ₹6,000 (180 days + 30 bonus days = 210 total days)
• 12 Months Plan - ₹12,000 (360 days + 60 bonus days = 420 total days)

1. Select your desired plan from the dropdown
2. (Optional) Enter a Referral Code if you have one (check our Affiliate Program for more details)
3. Click "Proceed to Pay"
4. Complete the payment through Razorpay payment gateway
5. Your plan validity will be automatically extended after successful payment

Important Notes:

• You must update your Billing Contact Info before extending validity for the first time
• You can extend your plan anytime, even if you have days remaining in your free trial or current plan
• The new plan days will be added to your existing remaining days, so you won't lose any time
• For example, if you have 5 days left and purchase a 3-month plan (90 days), your new validity will be 95 days total

Managing Billing Contact Information

Your billing contact information is required for payment processing and invoices.

To Update Billing Contact Info:

1. Go to Manage Billing
2. Click "Update Billing Contact Info" button on the Billing Contact Info card
3. In the Billing Contact Info Dialog, fill in the following details:
   • Full Name (3-25 characters)
   • Email Address (valid email format)
   • Phone Number (valid phone number format)
   • Address Line 1 (3-75 characters)
   • Address Line 2 (3-75 characters, optional)
   • City (3-35 characters)
   • State (3-35 characters)
   • Country (3-35 characters)
   • Pincode (6 digits)
4. Click "Save" to update your billing information

Payment History

The Payment History section displays all your past transactions, including:

• Order ID and payment details
• Plan name and price
• Days added and bonus days
• Payment status (Paid, Payment In Progress, Payment Not Completed)
• Transaction date and time

You can also check the status of pending payments by clicking the "Check Payment Status" button for orders that are in progress.

7-Day Free Trial

Remember that each new business comes with a 7-day free trial period. You'll need to extend your plan validity before the trial expires to continue using Solodoer without interruption.

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Exploring Business Settings

The Business Settings section allows you to view and update your business information, contact details, social media links, and manage your business account.

Viewing Your Business Information

When you click Business Settings from your business card, you'll see three main cards:

1. Business Profile Card

This card displays:

• Business Logo - Your uploaded logo image
• Business Name - The name of your business
• Owner - The email of the business owner
• Description - Your business description
• Slogan - Your business slogan
• Category - The selected business category
• Theme - The chosen website theme
• Created at - When the business was created
• Modified at - Last modification date

2. Business Contact Information Card

This card shows all your contact details:

• Primary Email - Main contact email
• Secondary Email - Alternative email (if provided)
• Primary Phone Number - Main contact number
• Secondary Phone Number - Alternative number (if provided)
• WhatsApp Phone Number - WhatsApp contact number
• Primary Address - Your business address
• Primary Address Map Location - Google Maps link to your location

3. Social Media Information Card

This card displays all your social media links:

• Facebook - Facebook page URL
• Instagram - Instagram profile URL
• LinkedIn - LinkedIn profile URL
• Twitter (X) - Twitter/X profile URL
• YouTube - YouTube channel URL
• GitHub - GitHub profile URL

Updating Your Business Information

To update any of your business details:

1. Go to Business Settings from your business card on the dashboard
2. Click the "Update Business" button at the top
3. You'll be taken to the Update Business page with the same form you used to create your business
4. Update any fields you want to change:
   • Business Name, Logo, Description, Slogan
   • Theme and Category
   • Contact Information (emails, phone numbers, address)
   • Social Media Links
5. Click "Save & Update Business" to save your changes
6. You'll be redirected back to Business Settings page

Note: All the same validation rules from business creation apply when updating your business information.

Deleting Your Business

Warning: Deleting your business is a permanent action that cannot be undone.

If you need to delete your business:

1. Go to Business Settings
2. Scroll down to the "Delete Business" card
3. Click the "Delete Business" button
4. In the Delete Dialog, you'll see important warnings about:
   • Backing up your data before deletion
   • Notifying your customers
   • Service discontinuation
   • Data recovery (not possible after deletion)
5. Read all warnings carefully
6. If you're sure, confirm the deletion
7. Your business and all associated data will be permanently deleted

Important Notes:

• Only the business Owner can delete the business
• All business data, including apps, users, and billing history will be lost
• Any active subscription will be terminated immediately
• This action is irreversible - deleted businesses cannot be restored

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Getting Help and Support

If you need assistance or have questions while using Solodoer, we're here to help!

Contact Support

• Contact Us: www.solodoer.com/contact-us
• Help Tutorials: View all tutorials

Our support team is here to help you succeed!

Help Resources

• Visit our Help Tutorials for detailed tutorials on each app and feature
• Each tutorial provides step-by-step instructions with screenshots and examples
• Browse through app-specific tutorials for in-depth guidance
• Learn best practices for managing your business on Solodoer

Community and Updates

Stay connected with Solodoer:

• Follow us on social media for updates and tips
• Check back regularly for new features and improvements
• Share your feedback to help us improve the platform

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Conclusion

Thank you for choosing Solodoer! We're excited to be part of your business journey. This platform is designed to help you manage and grow your business more efficiently, giving you more time to focus on what you do best.

Remember:

• Start with the mandatory apps (Domain, Content Sections, Services, Website)
• Take advantage of your 7-day free trial to explore all features
• Don't hesitate to reach out if you need help
• Keep your business information up-to-date for the best results

Ready to build something amazing? Head over to your Dashboard and start setting up your business today!

Need more guidance? Check out our complete help tutorial for detailed guides on every feature.

Welcome to Solodoer - where solopreneurs thrive!